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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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